GREEN CRESCENT AID UK
Green Crescent Aid UK is a UK registered charity (No. 1187798) that is dedicated to provide humanitarian aid and assistance to those in need, in particular within the UK and Malawi, and to other areas in the world. Our projects vary from working with the local community and organisations in the UK, to providing various types of aid to the most needy in rural Malawi.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £97,631 and held unrestricted reserves of £209,627 at the year end. The trustees confirm that the charity has sufficient funds to continue operating for at least the next 12 months. The charity relies on public donations for its principal funding sources.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity aims to maintain unrestricted reserves of at least £3,000, but usually has reserves, which are much higher.” — page 3
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Amir Khanchair
- Haroon Mahmood
- SIKANDER ALI SHAN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £1.5m | £1.4m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.1m | £1.0m |
| 31/12/2022 | £453k | £432k |
| 31/12/2021 | £552k | £566k |
| 31/12/2020 | £472k | £429k |
Common questions
Is GREEN CRESCENT AID UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £97,631 and held unrestricted reserves of £209,627 at the year end. The trustees confirm that the charity has sufficient funds to continue operating for at least the next 12 months. The charity relies on public donations for its principal funding sources. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Shareef.
Who funds GREEN CRESCENT AID UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GREEN CRESCENT AID UK as a grant recipient include HAJI RAFIQUE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAJI RAFIQUE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £7k | Malawi Fitrana meals |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MONTPELIER FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £144k |
| THE PENNIES FOUNDATION | 1 | £109k |
| THE J J CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £90k |
| EARTHPERCENT | 1 | £80k |
| GOD MY SILENT PARTNER FOUNDATION | 1 | £68k |
| THE PERIVOLI FOUNDATION | 1 | £54k |
| THE ALAN AND BABETTE SAINSBURY CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £50k |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | 1 | £40k |
Charities like this
- CRESCENT RELIEF (LONDON)
- CRESCENT LEARNING CENTRE (MAKKI MASJID TRUST)
- THE CRESCENT TRUST
- CRESS
- GLOBAL GREENGRANTS FUND UK
- GREENWICH REFUGEE AID AND COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREEN CRESCENT AID UK | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CRESCENT RELIEF (LONDON) | £227k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CRESCENT LEARNING CENTRE (MAKKI MASJID TRUST) | £486k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CRESCENT TRUST | £195k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CRESS | £328k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GLOBAL GREENGRANTS FUND UK | £4.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |